{"product_id":"glenn-burke-game-changer-the-man-who-invented-the-high-five-9780374391225","title":"Glenn Burke, Game Changer: The Man Who Invented the High Five","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \"Best Book of the Year\" from \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e and Chicago Public Library\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003ePeople's\u003c\/i\u003e Pick for the Best LGBTQ+ Kids Books for Pride Month\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eBook Riot\u003c\/i\u003e Best Recent LGBTQ+ Picture Books Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn American Library Association Rainbow Book List Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn inspiring picture book biography about Glenn Burke, the first Major League Baseball player to come out as gay, and the story of how he created the world's most recognizable handshake, the high five.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlaying for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Glenn Burke could do it all--hit, throw, run, field. He was the heart of the clubhouse who energized his teammates with his enthusiasm and love for the game. It was that energy that led Glenn to invent the high five one October day back in 1977--a spontaneous gesture after a home run that has since evolved into our universal celebratory greeting. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut despite creating this joyful symbol, Glenn Burke, a gay Black man, wasn't always given support and shown acceptance in return. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom acclaimed author Phil Bildner, with illustrations from Daniel J. O'Brien, this moving picture book biography recognizes the challenges Burke faced while celebrating how his bravery and his now-famous handshake helped pave the way for others to live openly and free.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Phil Bildner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/20\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.06h x 11.02w x 0.39d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780374391225\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/20\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2024 pg. 52\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2024 pg. 142\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhil Bildner\u003c\/b\u003e is a former New York City public school teacher who lives in Newburgh, New York with his husband, dog, and cats. He is the author of many picture books and novels, including the acclaimed coming-of-age story \u003ci\u003eA High Five for Glenn Burke \u003c\/i\u003eas well as the middle grade Rip \u0026amp; Red series. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaniel J. O'Brien\u003c\/b\u003e is a Trinidadian-born author and illustrator currently residing in New York. He holds a BFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts. Daniel has written, illustrated, designed, and self-published two children's books, \u003ci\u003e The Carnival Prince\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e I Am the Midnight Robber\u003c\/i\u003e, and is also the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Talking Mango Tree\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Masquerade Dance\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eJuneteenth\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43182339653747,"sku":"9.78037E+12","price":21.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_f2f28444-4c4e-40f6-aa33-4317b198946e.jpg?v=1752146497","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/glenn-burke-game-changer-the-man-who-invented-the-high-five-9780374391225","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}